#coconuco

Located in the Coconuco region, about an hour away from Popayan. The green-blue waters of the springs reach 135F at the source and 95F in the pools. Visitors can go for hikes, swim in the pools, or set up a tent to stay a few nights. This is located in a valley and the winds are usually very gusty. Tents are set up under a roof, I guess as wind protection. They are also set on wooden pallets, maybe because of the rocky ground.

The capital of Purace, a municipality in the department of Cauca, Colombia. It is located 30 km. from Popayan, and is part of a volcanic mountain range. It was a nice drive through mountains and valleys. We stopped at a roadside hut to have some fried bread, and white cheese dunked in coffee. It was certainly different.

The land of the Coconuco, Paletara, and Purace people, home to the still active Purace volcano, and the Andean condor. The Purace National Park is popular with hikers, and the many thermal springs attract many visitors.

#Renedvaron#Coconuco#respirando montaña

Niños jugando.